The Passing of Grump/ Nigel Dogberry
The time has come," the walrus said, "to talk of many things: Of shoes and ships - and sealing wax - of cabbages and kings”~ Lewis Carroll
That was one of Grump's favorite quotes and it was the one he used when he let some of us know that his end was imminent. And so it is with great sadness, that I must inform the community, that Grump passed on June 29th. He left this earth in the same manner that he lived his life, on his terms. He was brave, not bitter, and seemingly embarrassed what many of us would not. He was a person who could make you laugh, or smack you upside the head when you needed it. He was honest and kind and a good all-around person. He loved his family and friends.
Grump, you will be missed. Peace be with you as you walk on.
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Peace be with you. You will be sorely missed.
My heart is broken in a million pieces. I knew it was coming, but I thought we had a little more time. I'll love that old coot until the day I kick.
I knew this would be very hard on you. So sorry for your loss.
I always thought it odd that he chose the screen name Grump in NM, as I never really saw him as a grump at all. On the contrary, he provided some of the most humorous discussions we had on Newsvine, and I wish he'd been more present here on Newstalkers after the Vine went dark.
You have been and will be missed, Nigel.
Yeah, he was pretty good natured. Contrary, but really likeable...
I know about that one sandy. Back when we were all on NV, Neale Osborn asked him if he lived in downtown Albuquerque. He replied that he was an old grump who lived in a cave up in the Sandia Mountains behind the city and that his only connection to the outside world was just a really long phone line. It kind of became a standing joke between them. Both of those guys had a sense of humor that wouldn't quit.
Thanks for telling me that story. I think that must have been before I joined NV. Yeah, they were both funny guys.
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Neale. He was one of a kind. Still miss him till today.
Here's a silly one for you.
Back when I was Bullwinkle (here on NT and complete with earrings, lipstick, etc), we were being silly one day, and I put I LOVE GRUMP on the front of my avatar's t-shirt. I meant to change it back rather quickly, but it wasn't at the top of my to-do list. I mentioned that I needed to change it back one day, and he said, "NO! It's keeping my lady admirers at bay without me having to say anything." I laughed, but it wasn't until later that I realized I had hurt his feelings... I thought he was joking about his lady admirers, or at the very least, the number of them. He wasn't.
Neale was a good guy.
I believe he had many female admirers. He was funny, kind, compassionate, and intelligent. All the things I like for in a man.
He was my favorite writing partner. Our Doctor Feel Good articles on Valentine's Day were some of my best work.
I will miss him so very much
RIP Dear man.
He was a great person. Was always kind to me. I always enjoyed his photos. I remember when he was building a studio like building in his backyard. Was ornate and beautiful.
Sad day. My condolences to his family.
I remember him from nv, sorry to hear about his passing. Condolences to his family.
One of the people here that I had a lot of respect for. More like him are needed, one of the good people.
I never knew him but I always liked his screen name.
What little contact I ever had with him was on the Science Fiction Fanatics group that he administered. I know he was a good guy, and hope his walking on was to a better place.
I met Grump when I joined the Anishinaabe Group not long after I joined NT. He was sweet, funny, charming and a rascal. I have always liked and respected him. We had a lot of good conversations and I learned a lot from him in many of life's areas.
May he find the peace he so truly deserves as he moves on to the next steps of his own eternal journey.
R.I.P dear Grump. You are truly missed.
I knew Grump (Gillis) for quite a while. We meet twice in person, once in Albuquerque and once in Kimberling City MO at a vine meet. Three days of fun, sadly of the 10 attendees five have now walked on.
RIP Grump.
I miss all of those we lost from the group that moved from NV to NT. Grump was always one of my favorites; he always made me laugh.
Neale was one of my first friends on NV. Us Capricorns are good at getting along with each other.
Tsula, giving me the nickname Ahyoka and his endless patience.
ETVA and the NOPS.
Oh so many people we've lost. It made me realize that I'm the "baby" of those that came over from NV seeing the birth years of those we know and yet, I'm feeling old lately.
My husband doesn't understand how people can form friendships or relationships online. He's never been a "computer guy." But we do develop friendships online; we talk and get to know each other, especially over years of communicating through social media like this.
Anyway... thank you Perrie for this remembrance.
R.I.P. Grump , your friends here are your legacy to NV/NT.
Loved the man. Spent time with him while stationed in Albuquerque. He and I would meet at the Cracker Barrel at least once a month for brunch. Audra, Grump, Ramon and I would occasionally eat at Tucano's, a Brazilian restaurant, and we would spend more time laughing and hugging than eating. Audra idolized him and is taking this pretty hard - we are both concerned about how Ramon is doing.
Miss our conversations and laughter my friend - RIP with full honors Grump.
RIP Grumpy
farewell old friend and brother in arms.
Very sad news...
His little dog averter picture always brought a smile to me
I always loved Grump. His passing is why he never let me into his group (The Monkey Bowl). RIP Sir.
Very sad news indeed. My sincere condolences to his family and those who were close to him. From what I remember of Nigel, he was a very good person and had a positive impact on all of us. He will be greatly missed, but will live on in our memories. RIP Grump.